1. BACKGROUND

1.1 An application (No. ESB-007/1998) for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study brief under section 5(1) of the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance (EIAO) was submitted by the captioned Applicant on 28th　ptioned Applicant on 28th　July 1998 with a project profile (No. PP-009/1998) on the captioned projec

1.2 The Applicant proposes to design and construct the insfrastructure at Kai Tak Airport (KTA) North Apron Area to serve the housing and associated developments therein. The project profile covers the following designated projects:

1. construction of primary distributor road P1, district distributor roads D1, D2 and D3 within the North Apron Area of Kai Tak Airport as shown in the drawing KZ003 in the Project Profile No. PP-009/1998 and attached to this study brief for ease of reference; and

2. construction of a sewage pumping station of estimated design capacity of 85,000m3/day with the station boundary at about 100m from planned residential areas.

1.3 Pursuant to section 5(7)(a) of the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance, the Director of Environmental Protection issues this Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study brief to the Applicant to carry out an EIA study .

1.4 The purpose of this EIA study is to provide information on the nature and extent of environmental impacts arising from the construction and operation of the proposed designated projects and related activities taking place concurrently. This information will contribute to decisions by the Director on:

1. the overall acceptability of any adverse environmental consequences that are likely to arise as a result of the proposed project;
2. the conditions and requirements for the detailed design, construction and operation of the proposed project to mitigate against adverse environmental consequences wherever practicable; and
3. the acceptability of residual impacts after the proposed mitigation measures are implemented.

1.5 Subject to the findings and recommendations of the South East Kowloon Development Feasibility Study (SEKDFS) - Review Study initiated by the Applicant in July 1998, the findings and recommendations of the EIA study under the on-going SEKDFS, particularly the Studies B and C under SEKDFS, may be applicable to this project.

2. OBJECTIVES OF THE EIA STUDY

2.1 The objectives of the EIA study are as follows:

1. to describe the proposed project and associated works together with the requirements for carrying out the proposed project;
2. to identify and describe elements of community and environment likely to be affected by the proposed project and/or likely to cause adverse impacts to the proposed project, including natural and man-made environment;
3. to identify and quantify emission sources and determine the significance of impacts on sensitive receivers and potential affected uses;
4. to identify any negative impacts on sites of cultural heritage and to propose measures to mitigate these impacts;
5. to identify any potential landscape and visual impacts and to propose measures to mitigate these impacts;
6. to propose the provision of infrastructure or mitigation measures so as to minimize pollution, environmental disturbance and nuisance during construction and operation of the project;
7. to identify, predict and evaluate the residual (i.e. after practicable mitigation) environmental impacts and the cumulative effects expected to arise during the construction and operation phases of the project in relation to the sensitive receivers and potential affected uses;
8. to identify, assesses and specify methods, measures and standards, to be included in the detailed design, construction and operation of the project which are necessary to mitigate these environmental impacts and reducing them to acceptable levels;
9. to investigate the extent of side-effects of proposed mitigation measures that may lead to other forms of impacts;
10. to identify constraints associated with the mitigation measures recommended in the EIA study;
11. to identify, within the study area, any individual project(s) that fall under Schedule 2 of the EIA Ordinance; to ascertain whether the findings of this EIA study have adequately addressed the environmental impacts of those projects; and, where necessary, to identify the outstanding issues that need to be addressed in any further detailed EIA study;
12. to design and specify environmental monitoring and audit requirements, if required, to ensure the implementation and the effectiveness of the environmental protection and pollution control measures adopted.

3. DETAILED REQUIREMENTS OF THE EIA STUDY

3.1 The purpose of this study brief is to scope the key issues of the EIA study. The Applicant has to demonstrate in the EIA report that the criteria in the relevant sections of the Technical Memorandum on the Environmental Impact Assessment Process of the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance (thereafter referred to as the TM), are fully complied with.

The Scope

3.2 Unless stated otherwise, the scope of this EIA study shall cover the designated projects mentioned in section 1.2 above, namely:

1. construction of primary distributor road P1, district distributor roads D1, D2 and D3 within the North Apron Area of Kai Tak Airport as shown in the drawing KZ003 in the Project Profile No. PP-009/1998 and attached to this study brief for ease of reference; and
2. construction of a sewage pumping station of estimated design capacity of 85,000m3/day with the station boundary at about 100m from planned residential areas.

Technical Requirements

3.3 The Applicant shall conduct the EIA study to address all environmental aspects of the activities as described in the scope as set out above. The EIA study shall include the following technical requirements on specific impacts :

3.3.1 Air Quality Impact

3.3.1.1 The Applicant shall follow the criteria and guidelines for evaluating and assessing air quality impact as stated in Annexes 4 and 12 of the TM, respectively.

3.3.1.2 The study area for air quality impact shall generally be defined by a distance of 500m from the boundary of the designated projects mentioned in section 1.2 above.

3.3.1.3 The Applicant shall follow the requirements of the Air Pollution Control (Construction Dust) Regulation in dust control and, subject to section 3.3.8 below, shall initiate an audit and monitoring program during constructional stage to ensure construction dust impacts are controlled within relevant standard as stipulated in Annex 4 of the TM.

3.3.1.4 The air quality assessment shall include the following :

General

1. presentation of background air quality in the study area for the purpose of evaluating the cumulative air quality impacts of the proposed project;
2. description of the topographical and man-made features which may affect the dispersion characteristics of air pollutants within the study area;
3. identification of representative air sensitive receivers and/or potential affected uses;
4. identification of emission characteristics and provision of an emission inventory of the existing, committed and planned air pollution sources;
5. description of the assessment method (whether it be analytical, numerical or physical) and the associated assumptions, validity of the method and limits of application;
6. analysis of operational activities (after commissioning), its related air quality impact and characterization;
7. assessment and evaluation of the net and cumulative air quality impacts;
8. presentation of the assessment results in the form of summary table and pollution contours, whenever practicable, for comparison with relevant air quality standards and the examination of the land use implications of these impacts;
9. proposals of effective mitigation measures to reduce the cumulative air pollution impacts to established standards;
10. the air quality implications of any proposed noise mitigation measures should be assessed; and
11. the report should include all input and output file(s) of the model run(s) in electronic format.

3.3.2 Noise Impact

3.3.2.1 The Applicant shall follow the criteria and guidelines for evaluating and assessing noise impact as stated in Annexes 5 and 13 of the TM, respectively.

3.3.2.2 The noise impact assessment shall include the following :

1. Determination of Assessment Area
   The area for the noise impact assessment shall include all areas within 300m from the boundary of the designated projects mentioned in section 1.2 above. Subject to the agreement of the Director, the assessment area could be reduced accordingly if the first layer of noise sensitive receivers, closer than 300m from the boundary of the designated projects mentioned in section 1.2 above, provides acoustic shielding to those receivers at further distance behind.
2. Provision of Background Information and Existing Noise Levels
   The Applicant shall provide all background information relevant to the project, e.g. relevant previous or current studies. Unless involved in the planning standards, e.g. those for planning of fixed noise sources, no existing noise levels are particularly required.
3. Identification of Noise Sensitive Receivers
   1. The Applicant shall refer to Annex 13 of the TM when identifying the noise sensitive receivers (NSRs). The NSRs shall include all existing NSRs and all planned/committed noise sensitive developments and uses earmarked on the relevant Outline Zoning Plans, Outline Development Plans and Layout Plans.
   2. The Applicant shall select assessment points to represent all identified NSRs for carrying out quantitative noise assessment described below. The assessment points shall be agreed with the Director prior to the quantitative noise assessment. A map showing the location and description such as name of building, use, and floors of each and every selected assessment point shall be given.
      1. Provision of an Emission Inventory of the Noise Sources
         The Applicant shall provide an inventory of noise sources (e.g. construction equipment for construction noise assessment; port equipment etc., as appropriate, for operational noise assessment). For road or rail projects, the inventory shall include the road traffic data or train traffic data, as appropriate. Confirmation of the validity of the inventory shall be obtained from the relevant government departments/authorities.
      2. Construction Noise Assessment
         1. The Applicant shall carry out assessment of noise impact from construction (excluding percussive piling) of the project during day time, i.e. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., on weekdays other than general holidays in accordance with the methodology stipulated in paragraphs 5.3. and 5.4 of Annex 13 of the TM. The criteria in Table 1B of Annex 5 of the TM shall be adopted in the assessment.
         2. To minimise the construction noise impact, alternative construction methods to replace percussive piling shall be proposed as far as practicable.

         3. If the unmitigated construction noise levels are found exceeding the relevant criteria, the Applicant shall propose practicable direct mitigation measures (including movable barriers, enclosures, quieter alternative methods, re-scheduling and restricting hours of operation of noisy task) to minimise the impact. If the mitigated noise levels still exceed the relevant criteria, the duration of the noise exceedance shall be given.
      3. Operational Noise Assessment
         1. Fixed Noise Sources (e.g. proposed Sewage Pumping Station)
            (a1) Assessment of Fixed Source Noise Levels
            The Applicant shall calculate the expected noise using standard acoustics principles. Calculations for the expected noise shall be based on assumed plant inventories and utilisation schedule for the worst case scenario. The Applicant shall calculate the noise levels taking into account of correction of tonality, impulsiveness and intermittency in accordance with the Technical Memorandum for the Assessment of Noise from Places other than Domestic Premises, Public Places or Construction Sites.
            (a2) Presentation of Noise Levels
            The Applicant shall present the existing and future noise levels in Leq (30 min) at the NSRs at various representative floor levels (in m P.D.) on tables and plans of suitable scale.
            A quantitative assessment at the NSRs for the proposed fixed noise source(s) shall be carried out and compared against the criteria set out in Table 1A of Annex 5 of the TM.
            (a3) Proposals for Noise Mitigation Measures
            The Applicant shall propose direct technical remedies within the project limits in all situations where the predicted noise level exceeds the criteria set out in Table 1A of Annex 5 of the TM to protect the affected NSRs.
         2. Road Traffic Noise
            (b1) Calculation of Noise Levels
            The Applicant shall analyse the scope of the proposed road alignment(s) to identify appropriate new and existing road sections for the purpose of traffic noise impact assessment. When an existing road section undergoes major modification which will directly result in 25% increase in lanes or substantial changes in alignment or characters (e.g. change to a high speed road) of the existing road, it shall be regarded as a new road for the purpose of this noise impact assessment.
            The Applicant shall calculate the expected road traffic noise using methods described in the U.K. Department of Transport's "Calculation of Road Traffic Noise" (1988). Calculations of future road traffic noise shall be based on the peak hour traffic flow in respect of the maximum traffic projection within a 15 years period upon commencement of operation of the proposed roadwork. The Applicant shall calculate the traffic noise levels in respect of each road section and the overall noise levels from the combined road sections (both new and existing) at the NSRs.
            (b2) Presentation of Noise Levels
            The Applicant shall present the prevailing and future traffic noise levels in L10, (1 hr) at the NSRs at various representative floor levels (in m P.D.) on tables and plans of suitable scale.
            Quantitative assessment at the NSRs for proposed road alignment(s) shall be carried out and compared against the criteria set out in Table 1A of Annex 5 in the TM. The potential noise impact of proposed road alignment(s) shall be quantified by estimating the total number of dwellings, classrooms and other noise sensitive elements that will be exposed to noise levels exceeding the criteria set in Table 1A of Annex 5 in the TM.
            (b3) Proposals for Noise Mitigation Measures
            After rounding of the predicted noise levels according to the U.K. Department of Transport's "Calculation of Road Traffic Noise" (1988), the Applicant shall propose direct technical remedies in all situations where the predicted traffic noise level exceeds the criteria set in Table 1A of Annex 5 in the TM by 1 dB(A) or more. Specific reasons for not adopting certain direct technical remedies in the design to reduce the traffic noise to a level meeting the criteria in the TM or to maximize the protection for the NSRs as far as possible should be clearly quantified and laid down. The total number of dwellings, classrooms and other noise sensitive element that will be benefited by the provision of direct technical remedies should be provided.
            The total number of dwellings, classrooms and other noise sensitive elements that will still be exposed to noise above the criteria with the implementation of all recommended direct technical remedies shall be quantified.
            In case where a number of the NSRs cannot all be protected by the recommended direct technical remedies, the Applicant shall identify and estimate the total number of existing dwellings, classrooms and other noise sensitive elements which may qualify for indirect technical remedies under the ExCo directive "Equitable Redress for Persons Exposed to Increased Noise Resulting from the Use of New Roads", the associated costs and any implications for such implementation. For the purpose of determining the eligibility of the affected premises for indirect technical remedies, reference shall be made to the set of following three criteria:
            1. the predicted overall noise level from the new road together with other traffic noise in the vicinity must be above a specified noise level (e.g. 70 dB(A) for domestic premises and 65 dB(A) for education institutions, all in L10(1 hr));
            2. the predicted overall noise level is at least 1.0 dB(A) more than the prevailing traffic noise level, i.e. the total traffic noise level existing before the works to construct the road were commenced; and
            3. the contribution to the increase in the predicted overall noise level from the new road must be at least 1.0 dB(A).
         3. Assessment of Side Effects and Constraints
            The Applicant shall identify, assess and propose means to minimize any side effects and to resolve any potential constraints due to the inclusion of any recommended direct technical remedies.
         4. Evaluation of Constraints on Planned Noise Sensitive Developments / Land Uses
            For planned noise sensitive uses which will still be affected even with all practicable direct technical remedies in place, the Applicant shall propose, evaluate and confirm the practicality of additional measures within the planned noise sensitive uses and shall make recommendations on how these noise sensitive uses will be designed for the information of relevant parties.
            The Applicant shall take into account agreed environmental requirements / constraints identified by the study to assess the development potential of concerned sites which shall be made known to the relevant parties.

3.3.3 Water Pollution

3.3.3.1 The Applicant shall follow the criteria and guidelines for evaluating and assessing water pollution as stated in Annexes 6 and 14 of the TM, respectively.

3.3.3.2 The assessment area for the purpose of this water quality impact assessment shall cover the the designated projects mentioned in section 1.2 above , plus any existing and planned stormwater drainage system and the associated water system in the vicinity that may be affected by the designated projects mentioned in section 1.2 above.

3.3.3.3 The Applicant shall identify and analyse in the assessment all physical, chemical and biological disruptions of marine, stormwater or ground water system(s) arising from construction and operation of the designated projects mentioned in section 1.2 above.

3.3.3.4 The Applicant shall include the following in the water quality impact assessment :

1. collection and review of background information on the existing water system(s) and the respective catchment(s);
2. characterization of water and sediment quality based on existing information or site surveys/tests as appropriate;
3. identification and analysis of all existing and future activities and beneficial uses related to the water system(s) and identification of all water sensitive receivers;
4. identification of pertinent water and sediment quality objectives, criteria and standards for the water system(s) and all the sensitive receivers;
5. identification of any alteration of any change of ground water levels, change of catchment types or areas;
6. identification, analysis and quantification of all existing and future water and sediment pollution sources, including point discharges and non-point sources to surface water runoff, and analysis of the provision and adequacy of future facilities to reduce such pollution. An emission inventory on the quantities and characteristics of all these existing and future pollution sources in the assessment area shall also be provided. In particular, overflow from the sewage pumping station under emergency condition shall be taken into consideration. Field investigation and laboratory tests, as appropriate, shall be conducted to fill in any relevant information gaps;
7. prediction and quantification, by technique subject to approval of the Director, of impacts on the water system(s) and the sensitive receivers due to those alterations and changes identified in (v) above and the pollution sources identified in (vi) above. Possible impacts include changes in water and sediment quality and the effects on the aquatic organism due to such changes. The prediction shall include possible different construction stages or sequences, and different operation stages;
   Cumulative impacts due to other projects, activities or pollution sources within a boundary around the assessment area, subject to the agreement of the Director shall also be predicted and quantified.
8. assessment and quantification of all existing and future waste water generation activities and analysis on the adequacy of existing and future sewerage infrastructure;
9. proposal for upgrading or providing any effective infrastructure, water pollution prevention and mitigation measures to be implemented during the construction, operation stages so as to reduce the water and sediment quality impacts to within standards. Requirements to be incorporated in the project contract document shall also be proposed;
10. Best management practices to reduce storm water and non-point source pollution shall be investigated and proposed; and
11. evaluation and quantification of residual impacts on the water system(s) and the sensitive receivers with regard to the appropriate water and sediment quality objectives, criteria, standards or guidelines.

3.3.4 Sewerage and Sewage Treatment Implications

3.3.4.1 The Applicant shall follow the criteria and guidelines for evaluating and assessing impacts on the downstream public sewerage, sewage treatment and disposal facilities as stated in Section 6.5 of Annex 14 in the TM.

3.3.4.2 The Applicant shall study and assess the impacts of the pumped sewage discharge on the Strategic Sewage Disposal Scheme (SSDS), the North and South Kowloon Sewerage Master Plan and, if any, the Development of a Master Plan for Sewerage Disposal for East Kowloon. The assessment shall include the following:

1. investigate and review the adequacy of the existing sewerage and treatment facilities for absorbing part or all of the sewage discharge from the proposed pumping station;
2. propose an optimal and cost-effective upgrading works to improve the existing sewerage and sewage treatment facilities or otherwise new sewerage and sewage treatment provisions to receive and transport the sewage generated from the proposed pumping station if the existing sewerage capacities could not cope with the maximum discharges from the proposed pumping station. Computerised analysis techniques such as WALLRUS and HYDROWORKS may be used in the preliminary design;
3. any sewage flows generated by developments outside the boundary of the project area but discharged (or proposed to be discharged) through the proposed pumping station shall also be addressed; and
4. set out the design, operation and maintenance requirements for the proposed pumping station including electrical and mechanical components to eliminate the problem of septicity incurred in the long rising main(s) during low flows and to facilitate maintenance.

3.3.5 Waste Management Implications

3.3.5.1 The Applicant shall follow the criteria and guidelines for evaluating and assessing waste management implications as stated in Annexes 7 and 15 of the TM, respectively.

3.3.5.2 The assessment of waste management implications shall cover the following in the constructional stage of the designated projects mentioned in section 1.2 above :

1. Analysis of Activities and Waste Generation
   The Applicant shall identify the quantity, quality and timing of the waste arising as a result of the construction activities, based on the sequence and duration of these activities.
2. Proposal for Waste Management
   1. Prior to considering the disposal options for various types of wastes, opportunities for reducing waste generation shall be fully evaluated.
   2. Having been taken into account all the opportunities for reducing waste generation, the types and quantities of the wastes required to be disposed of as a consequence shall be estimated and the disposal options for each type of waste described in detail. The disposal method recommended for each type of wastes shall take into account the result of the assessment in (c) below.
   3. The impact caused by handling (including labelling, packaging & storage), collection, and disposal of wastes shall be addressed in detail. This assessment shall cover the following areas :
      1. potential hazard;air and odour emissions;
      2. noise;
      3. wastewater discharge; and
      4. public transport.

3.3.6 Impact on Cultural Heritage

3.3.6.1 The Applicant shall follow criteria and guidelines for evaluating and assessing impact on cultural heritage as stated in Annexes 10 and 19 of the TM, respectively.

3.3.6.2 The assessment area for impact on cultural heritage shall be defined as the North Apron Area of Kai Tak Airport as shown in the attached copy of drawing KZ003 in the Project Profile No. PP-009/1998.

3.3.6.3 The historical, archaeological and cultural heritage impact study should take into account the importance of cultural heritage in Hong Kong and address the potential impacts to the historical, archaeological and cultural resources within the assessment area, in particular, the stone blocks from the Kowloon Walled City which may have been buried within the assessment area.

3.3.6.4 The examination of the assessment area should also allow a more general appraisal of archaeology, architectural history and historic landscapes of the areas that the development will take place. The project should be modified and, if necessary, supplemented to accommodate off-site areas of spoil disposal, construction sites and traffic routes which could affect archaeological, historic and cultural resources as these are identified during the evolution of the engineering design.

3.3.6.5 The historical, archaeological and cultural heritage impact assessment should focus on:

1. Investigation of archaeological potential of the study area by:
   1. developing a field evaluation programme to identify areas to be investigated;
   2. producing field evaluation protocols to determine the sampling technique, the sample rational to be applied and the site record forms to be used, the evaluation protocols should be compatible with the data capture requirements of the Antiquities and Monuments Office (AMO); and
   3. undertaking field evaluations.
2. Identification of historical buildings and structures which will be affected by the development within the study area :
   1. historic buildings and structures include a variety of forms with a wide range of different functions like domestic, working and cultural uses; places of worship, houses, agricultural buildings, boundary and milestones, industrial buildings and workshops; and
   2. landscape features include sites of historical events, historic field patterns, tracks and fish ponds and cultural elements such as fung shui woodlands and clan grave sites.
3. Evaluation of impacts on cultural heritage and proposals for any mitigation measures with detailed elaboration on scope of work and financial implications.
   1. heritage resources within the Study Areas should be identified through reference to appropriate records, such as the archives of the AMO, and through consultations with relevant village representatives, appropriate academic sources and other Government sources, including the Lands Department, District Offices, etc.;
   2. if the consultants identifies any additional buildings and structures within the study area which are of potential historic or cultural importance and not recorded by AMO, the office should be reported as soon as possible. The historic and cultural value of the items will be further assessed by the AMO; and
   3. the criteria to be adopted to assess the level of direct and indirect impacts to the heritage resources and to develop appropriate mitigation measures, should be established in close liaison with the relevant specialists within the EIA Study Team and the AMO should be consulted.

3.3.7 Landscape and Visual Impact

3.3.7.1 The Applicant shall follow the criteria and guidelines for evaluating and assessing landscape and visual impact as stated in Annexes 10 and 18 of the TM, respectively. Both the impacts during construction and operation phase shall be assessed.

3.3.7.2 The assessment area for the landscape impact assessment shall include all areas within a 500m distance from the designated projects mentioned in section 1.2 above. The assessment area for the visual impact assessment shall be defined by the visual envelop of the designated projects mentioned in section 1.2 above.

3.3.7.3 The landscape and visual impact assessment shall include the following:

1. a baseline study to provide for a comprehensive and accurate description of the baseline landscape and visual character;
2. a review of the relevant planning and development control framework;
3. impact studies to identify the potential landscape and visual impacts and predict their magnitude and potential significance; and
4. recommendations on mitigation measures and implementation programme.

3.3.7.4 The Applicant shall appraise and analyse the existing landscape resource and character of the assessment area. The sensitivity of the landscape framework and its ability to accommodate change shall be particularly focused on. The Applicant shall describe the appearance of the project to include its height, colour, finishes and so forth and shall identify the degree of compatibility of the proposed project with the existing landscape.

3.3.7.5 The Applicant shall assess the visual impacts of the proposed project. The assessment shall include the following :

1. identification and plotting of visibility contours of the proposed project within the assessment area;
2. identification of the key groups of sensitive receivers within the visibility contours with regard to views from both ground level and elevated vantage points; and
3. the severity of visual impacts in terms of nature and distance, number of sensitive receivers shall be identified. The visual impacts of the project with and without mitigation measures shall be assessed.

3.3.7.6 The Applicant shall review relevant plans and studies which may contain guidelines and urban design concept, building height profile, designated view corridors, specific elements such as, areas of high visual value, special design areas, and open space network. The aim is to gain an insight to the future outlook of the area affected and the ways that the project can fit into the environment. Any conflict with statutory town plan should be highlighted and appropriate follow-up action recommended.

3.3.7.7 The Applicant shall recommend mitigation measures to minimize the adverse effects identified above, including provision of a landscape and townscape design, transplanting of mature trees, compensatory planting, creation of interesting landscape or visual features and colour scheme. The mitigation measures shall also include the retention of vegetation, provision of screen planting, revegetation of disturbed land, reprovisioning of amenity areas and open spaces, design of structures, provision of finishes to structures, and any measures to mitigate the disturbance of the existing agricultural and horticultural land use. Parties shall be identified for the management and maintenance of any proposed mitigation measures to ensure their effectiveness throughout the operation phase of the proposed project. A practical programme and funding proposal for the implementation of the recommended measures shall also be worked out.

3.3.7.8 The Applicant shall make submissions to the Advisory Committee on the Appearance of Bridges and Associated Structures (ACABAS) and take account of the Committee's advice in the design of the project.

3.3.7.9 Detailed drawings (plans, elevations, schedule of finishes, etc.), practical programme and funding proposal for the implementation of the recommended mitigation measures should be worked out. These should be integrated with the overall development programme of the whole project. Parties shall be identified for the management and maintenance of any proposed mitigation measures to ensure their effectiveness throughout the operation phase of the proposed project. It shall include a schedule listing out the agreed management and maintenance responsibilities of relevant parties for all hard and soft landscape works proposed under the project.

[For bridge structures : Presentation of photo montage of the proposed road(s) in the existing urban setting illustrating the effectiveness of visual impact mitigation measures shall be included.]

3.3.7.10 Perspective drawings, plans and section/elevation diagrams, oblique aerial photographs, photographs taken at vantage points, photographs on scaled physical models, photo-retouching and photo-montage shall be adopted to illustrate landscape and visual impacts of the proposed project. The Applicant shall record the technical details in preparing the illustration which may be required for verification of the accuracy of the illustration.

3.3.8. Environmental Monitoring & Audit (EM&A) Requirements

3.3.8.1 The Applicant shall identify in the EIA study whether there is any need for EM&A activities during the construction and operation phases of the project and, if affirmative, to define the scope of the EM&A requirements for the project in the EIA study.

3.3.8.2 Subject to the confirmation of the EIA study findings, the Applicant shall comply with the requirements as stipulated in Annex 21 of the TM.

3.3.8.3 The Applicant shall prepare a project implementation schedule (in the form of a check list) containing all the EIA study recommendations and mitigation measures with reference to the implementation programme.

4. DURATION OF VALIDITY

4.1 This EIA study brief is valid for 24 months after the date of issue. If the EIA study does not commence within this period, the Applicant shall apply to the Director for another EIA study brief afresh before commencement of the EIA study.

5. REPORT REQUIREMENTS

5.1 In preparing the EIA report, the Applicant shall refer to Annex 11 of the TM for the contents of an EIA report. The Applicant shall also refer to Annex 20 of the TM which stipulates the guidelines for the review of an EIA report.

5.2 The Applicant shall supply the Director with the following number of copies of the EIA report and the executive summary :

1. 40 copies of the EIA report in English and 80 copies of the executive summary (each bilingual in both English and Chinese) as required under section 6(2) of the EIAO to be supplied at the time of application for approval of the EIA report.
2. when necessary, addendum to the EIA report and the executive summary submitted in (I) above as required under section 7(1) of the EIAO, to be supplied upon advice by the Director for public inspection.
3. 20 copies of the EIA report in English and 50 copies of the executive summary (each bilingual in both English and Chinese) with or without Addendum as required under section 7(5) of the EIAO, to be supplied upon advice by the Director for consultation with the Advisory Council on the Environment.

5.3 The Applicant shall make additional copies of the above documents available to the public, subject to payment by the interested parties of the full costs of printing.

5.4 The Applicant shall provide 10 soft copies of the above documents in CD-ROM prepared either by Wordperfect for Windows, version 6.0 or Microsoft Word, version 6.

6. OTHER PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS

6.1 During the EIA study, if there is any change in the name of the Applicant for this EIA study brief, the Applicant mentioned in this study brief must notify the Director immediately.

6.2 If there is any key change in the scope of the project mentioned in section 1.2 of this EIA study brief and in Project Profile No. PP-009/1998 , the Applicant must seek confirmation from the Director in writing on whether or not the scope of issues covered by this EIA study brief can still cover the key changes, and the additional issues, if any, that the EIA study must also address. If the changes to the project fundamentally alter the key scope of the EIA study brief, the Applicant shall apply to the Director for another EIA study brief afresh.

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